High School Students - Summer Internships
High school graduates are eligible to apply for an eight-week summer internship to experience what it's like to work at Georgia Power as an Apprentice Lineworker. This is a paid internship at $15.00/hour starting in June 2023. As an intern, you will develop a general knowledge of power lines construction standards, work with crews daily doing basic work activities, and use basic hand tools.
Requirements include (view job description for additional details):
- Must be 18 years of age or older. If less than 18 years old a consent form must be signed by a legal guardian or parent.
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
- Ability to read, understand, and follow safety procedures, rules, and regulations
- Ability to perform physically demanding activities while working outside in all conditions
- Must be drug free and pass pre-employment screenings (drug testing, criminal background check, and physical)
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For skilled trades positions, internships offer flexibility for high-school students to develop practical skills and apply on-the-job experience. Talk with your CTAE or College & Career Academy coordinator for more information on work-based learning opportunities. Successful interns can earn scholarships to complete required training at a TCSG campus and earn their Electrical Lineworker Apprentice Certification (ELAC). Fulltime employment opportunities may be available for students earning the ELAC.